Posts by Steve Cohen
Simplistic ways to support families facing the loss of a child
The loss of a child affects that child’s family and the entire community. It’s not surprising that the loss emotionally affects the child’s parents most severely. How do you help families through their sorrow as a friend or a neighbor? It can be challenging to know what to say and cause concern to believe you…
Read MoreIs communication anxiety keeping you from speaking up?
It would help if you communicated clearly with your colleagues, patients, and family members. Effective communication is essential for the proper functioning of your home and work environment and to ensure better outcomes for life events. But what happens when you’re too anxious to do that? If the feeling of exposing your ideas to everyone’s…
Read MoreAre you ready to finally face your challenges and take a step forward to a brighter future?
Life is full of a succession of both good and bad experiences. One moment, you may believe you have all the answers. Then, you get tossed a curveball With little time to prepare. You’re not alone in your reactions. Everyone has to confront their own set of challenges. Discovering how to conquer your challenges…
Read MoreHow does your body feel right now?
When looking at an unpleasant reaction to an event you have had, imagine you in a four-story building. On your first floor, there is the event: perhaps the event is tripping over some wires around your computer table. Your brain recognizes what has happened. On your second floor is pain. Your brain is well equipped…
Read MoreBecome a non-smoker
Secondhand smoke is the combination of smoke from the burning end of a cigarette and the smoke breathed out by smokers. Secondhand smoke contains more than 7,000 chemicals. Hundreds are toxic and about 70 can cause cancer What are the risks of being exposed to secondhand smoke Secondhand smoke causes numerous health problems in…
Read MoreHypnosis in the treatment of anxiety- and stress-related disorders
Self-hypnosis training is a fast, cost-effective, non-addictive, and safe option in place of medication to care for anxiety-related conditions. Multiple experimental pieces of literature on self-hypnosis in treating anxiety and stress-related disorders, including anxiety associated with cancer, surgery, burns, and medical/dental procedures, have been published. Research has also provided findings regarding self-hypnotic treatment of anxiety-related…
Read MoreFinding therapy and support can be confusing
It’s nice to have somewhere to talk about your difficulties, but is that the reason for therapy? As a Registered Nurse and a Hypnotherapist, this is one of the frustrations I often hear when people schedule their appointments. These conversations either occur when I have someone arrive for their initial screening or while I am…
Read MoreWhat do you eat when recovering from illness?
What do you eat when recovering from illness? It is essential to eat and drink well. This will boost your immune system and help you to regain your strength. If you have a good appetite Your diet should be healthy and balanced if you: are otherwise feeling well have a good appetite (desire to…
Read MoreHow Does Hypnosis Work
Hypnosis has navigated between two sides. Some viewed it as quackery, though more individuals began to use it as therapy. It is beginning to move ahead faster and more effectively as an alternative treatment for many illnesses and difficulties. One study found that hypnosis could improve memory, though the improvement level could depend on…
Read MoreSmoking remains the leading cause
Do you know smoke remains the leading cause of preventable death? Tobacco has a severe effect on the health of users. Tobacco use continues as the leading preventable cause of illness and loss of life in the United States, attributing to more than 480,000 deaths each year. Still, various tobacco products present unpredictable health risk…
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